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Their parents saw decades of significant economic expansion. But today, China's young workforce faces the prospects of slower economic growth.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service are calling it a “relentless parade of cyclones” as more severe weather threatens Northern and Central California. An atmospheric river with high winds will dump another 1.5 inches of rain over the next two days in San Diego. Then, border officials anticipate that the PedWest pedestrian crossing reopening will help ease congestion at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Business leaders, on the other hand, are hoping the increased foot traffic will provide a much needed boost for local commerce. And, Imperial Beach has long had a reputation as a scruffy beach town. But it's been gentrifying in recent years. Now city officials unveiled a new plan to make it a destination city. Finally, Lee Herrick is California’s first Asian American poet laureate. His work has touched on some of the experiences Californians share, including our diverse culture and food, as well as questions of identity. Herrick shares some poems and his plans to spread his love of poetry across the state.

You are invited to the Intersections Concert featuring Mariachi Garibaldi and Jeff Nevin (11.07.23). Join UC San Diego for our Intersections Concert Series at Park & Market in the Guggenheim Theatre hosted by UC San Diego and New York-based violinist Yale Strom, one of the world’s leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Romani music and history. Jeff Nevin Jeff Nevin studied conducting at the Pierre Monteux School with Charles Bruck and was conductor of the Southwestern College Symphony Orchestra from 2013-2021. While his professional work has leaned more towards performing as a mariachi musician, soloist and band leader, his experience in these areas combined with his training and expertise as a symphonic conductor gives him a unique perspective on the interpretation of Mexican symphonic music, including the works of Revueltas, Chavez, Moncayo, Galindo, Marquez and others. Mariachi Garibaldi From Southwestern College Performing ensemble from Southwestern College, the first school in the world to offer a college degree in mariachi music. Many former students have moved on to receive Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music, perform mariachi professionally including with some of the top mariachis in the country, and they are beginning to fill the great need for mariachi instructors that exists across the US today. Mariachi Garibaldi has been featured in both American and Mexican national news broadcasts and several documentaries, they have performed across the US and Mexico, and recently performed in Brazil (2019 & 2014), Egypt (2018), Belgium (2017), Germany (2016), India (2015), Canada (2015), Russia (2012 & 2009), France (2012 & 2010) and China (2010). More info: The Intersections Concert is a new interdisciplinary event series, presented by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, taking place at the multi-tenant, mixed-use business, arts, and educational office building in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Intersections offers new, diverse takes on traditional ideas and forms in a variety of disciplines, from artistic performances to educational lectures will take place at Park & Market’s state-of-the-art Guggenheim Theatre. Hosted by UC San Diego and New York-based violinist Yale Strom, one of the world's leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Romani music and history.

Manzanita Concerts is pleased to welcome Jeff Berkley. Local legend Jeff Berkley is a songwriter's songwriter, a real deal Americana craftsman. He has a warm, teddy bear hug of a voice and song hooks sure to charm. He maintains a busy calendar as a solo act, as half of his duo, Berkley Hart, and as a sideman in several bands. Jeff puts you at ease with his good humor, then engages you with his experience, his ear, and his passion. We're thrilled to have him! Free-will donations support the artist. For more on the monthly Manzanita Concert Series, visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the penalties for companies that violate new employment requirements will help the state prosper. But businesses and immigrant activists alike say it'll do more harm than good.

Family child care providers who operate their businesses out of their own rental units will now have greater protections and education, the San Diego City Council voted Monday.

With Memorial Day weekend and its heavy travel just ahead, leaders at the San Diego International Airport encouraged travelers and those picking up/dropping to plan ahead.

British Airways announced Tuesday it will increase its nonstop service by adding a second daily flight between San Diego International Airport and London Heathrow Airport beginning next April.

At supersonic speeds, F-16 jets chased down an unresponsive pilot who flew a civilian plane over the nation's capital and crashed in southwest Virginia. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

Stream now with KPBS Passport + YouTube / Watch Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Around 1400, Europe rediscovered the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome. This rebirth of classical culture showed itself in the statues, paintings, and architecture of Florence, then spread to Spain, Holland, Germany, and beyond.